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Thursday, August 24, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 24, 2023.
TARNAVA, Valentine “Ducky” VALENTINE “DUCKY” TARNAVA 1933 – 2023 After months of dreaming about fishing with his long-past soulmate (Laurette), Ducky stepped into those dreams. He is now reunited with the love of his life on that never-ending fishing trip.Ducky was born in Lethbridge and grew up on the Northside (old #3). He attended St. Basil’s school. He was able to reside in his home on the Northside until his passing, which was important to him. A “Northsider” his entire life.
As for many of that generation, work came at an early age. As a young man, Ducky worked various jobs including his father’s taxi business and the CPR. In 1954, Ducky started his very rewarding, lifelong career at Canadian Western Natural Gas (ATCO). In 1990, after 36 years with C.W.N.G (ATCO), Ducky retired to spend more time with Laur ette, his yard and of course, fishing!
As a young man, Ducky was a hunter, curler, skier and fisherman. The fishing part became a lifelong passion. He became a master at tying flys. He taught fly tying at the college for many years. In his later years, he could be found at the Nordbridge Seniors Centre, teaching fly tying to whoever wanted to learn. Fly tying was his pastime during the COVID lockdown.
Christmas was a special time at the Tarnava house. His yard decorations received many compliments and awards from the bus tour and the steady stream of cars in the neighbourhood throughout the Christmas season.
Every Christmas Eve (for 35 years) Ducky would don the suit, beard and bells of the big jolly guy and visit the homes of many friends and families, often until the early hours of Christmas morning. His reward was the surprise, excitement and smiles on the kids faces and their belief in Santa Claus.
One of his other passions was his yard. He was an excellent tree grafter, greenhouser and gardener. Laurette and Ducky always grew more than they needed so they could provide fruit, flowers and vegetables to friends and family.
Through his life, Ducky was a member of many organizations: The Lethbridge Fish and Game, The Miners Library, The Army and Navy, The Legion and the Nordbridge Seniors Centre.
Ducky is survived by his son Paul (Edie); daughter-in-law Connie; granddaughters Carmen (Nick) Geigle, Laura (Eddy) Goalen; grandson Jesse; great-grandkids Alexandra Geigle, Griffin Geigle, Aurora Goalen and Luna Goalen.
Ducky was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Laurette; son Greg (Tracks); his mother and father Anne and Alex; brother Jocko; sister and brother-in-law Laurie and John Stahr.
So many people helped Ducky out these last few years, a heartfelt thank you to all of you. A special thanks to Doug and Muriel, Debbie, Brenda and Randy. Extended thanks to Dr. Burton and Amber. Lethbridge Homecare and the Thriftway Pharmacy Staff. A VERY big hug and thank you to the nurses and support staff on 5A at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
Ducky was a good man who touched many lives in many different circles, the largest being the fishing community. His legacy lives on in many fishing stories and tackleboxes. If you are out fishing, put on one of his flies. He would “guarantee” you would catch something!
The “Ducky and Laurette gone fishing” sign has gone up and sadly for us it will not be coming down.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604, 13 STREET NORTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If you so wish, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
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SCHIKOWSKY, Bernard SCHIKOWSKY BERNARD ALBERT SCHIKOWSKY, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marlene Schikowsky, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 85 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
ZUBREY, Pauline PAULINE ZUBREY 1925 – 2023 It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Zubrey of Lethbridge, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 97 years.
Pauline is survived by her sister Julie; nephew John (Tosha) Ciesielski as well as her great-nephew Ryan (Abby Heggie) Ciesielski.
Pauline requested that no service be held. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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LEFFERS, Jacqueline JACQUELINE LEFFERS 1966 – 2023 Mrs. Jacqueline Leffers, of Iron Springs, loving wife of Mr. Glenn Leffers, went home to glory, peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 56 years.
A Celebration of Jacqueline’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service to be held prior, at 11:00am in the Coaldale Cemetery.
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BOSCHMAN, Kathleen KATHLEEN BOSCHMAN 1953 – 2023 Kathleen Joyce Boschman of Lethbridge, beloved wife of 51 years to Bob Boschman, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2023, at the age of 70 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm, on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24 AVE SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to, may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1L8.
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CLARKE, John JOHN CLARKE 1928 – 2023 Mr. John Stephen Clarke of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Denise Clarke, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 94 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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CLIFTON, JJ JJ CLIFTON 1973 – 2023 JJ Clifton of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the Shaun Clifton, passed away peacefully at St. Micheals Palliative Care Hospital on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at the age of 50 years
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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PROCTOR, Bradley BRADLEY PROCTOR 1962 – 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Bradley Proctor, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this world on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the age of 61 years.
A Memorial Service for Bradley Roger Proctor will be held at 1:30 pm, on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the LETHBRIDGE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 175 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLVD. W.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bradley’s memory to a charity close to your heart.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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WILLIS, Allen ALLEN THOMAS WILLIS 1946 – 2023 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Allen Thomas Willis on August 14, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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MARSH, Jennifer MARSH JENNIFER RENAE MARSH, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Brad Hansen and cherished mother to Madison, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 45 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
DIETRICH, Michael DIETRICH MICHAEL DIETRICH, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lillian Dietrich, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
GRANLIN, Marni MARNI GRANLIN 1967 – 2023 Mrs. Marni Granlin of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Darren Granlin and loving mother to Shae-Lynn White and Jullian White, passed away at Foothills Medical Centre on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 55 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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CROW SPREADS HIS WINGS, Cody CROW SPREADS HIS WINGS CODY LEE “Cody Man” CROW SPREADS HIS WINGS, passed away on August 18, 2023 in Stand Off, AB at the age of 25 years. A Wake Service will be held at the Old Agency Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, August 25 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Agency Hall on Saturday, August 26 at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place in the St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
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